NODA Intern – Ram Connect

Job Description

Position Summary

Extended Orientation programs at CSU serve as an opportunity for first-year students to build upon their Ram Orientation (on-campus) experience through engaging in small- and large-group activities to create a deeper sense of community. The longest-running Extended Orientation program within OTP is Ram Connect: Mountain in which students travel up to the CSU Mountain Campus to explore and engage with the great Colorado outdoors. Each summer, there are 3 two-day, two-night sessions with about 50 first-year participants each. The student staff working this program is a group called Ram Connect Leaders.

• Full Consideration Date: For full consideration, applications must be received by April 15, 2026.

• About Us:  https://otp.colostate.edu/about/

Essential Duties

• Develop and implement programming for Ram Connect Extended Orientation programming

• Assist in training of Ram Connect Leaders

• Attend and serve as on-site coordinator for 3 sessions of Ram Connect: Mountain

• Develop and implement assessment tool for Ram Connect programming

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

• Must work Ram Connect Program weekends during the summer

• Must travel up to CSU Mountain Campus for training and programming

Supervision

• Will co-supervise Ram Connect Leaders with Coordinator, Transition Programs

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be selected through NODA Internship process

• Must be in a graduate program for Student Affairs Administration, Student Affairs in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, or similar program

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to serving students, families, and supporters in the onboarding process

• Demonstrated experience facilitating large groups

• Demonstrated experience supervising students

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

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Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.